Kitchen Glossary · Dishes

Dishes

Named plates and pantry standards: what they are and where they sit on the table.

#001

Coming soon

Dal Tadka

Cooked lentils finished with a spice tempering: the weekday dal most tables already know.

#002

Coming soon

Masala Chai

Tea simmered with milk and whole spices. Ratios shift by household and region.

#003

Coming soon

Jeera Rice

Plain rice finished with cumin tempering: the quiet side that carries gravy.